ASTM D88-07(2013)
Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity

Standard No.

ASTM D88-07(2013)

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D88/D88M-07(2019)e1

Latest

ASTM D88/D88M-07(2019)e1

Scope

5.1 This test method is useful in characterizing certain petroleum products, as one element in establishing uniformity of shipments and sources of supply.

5.2 See Guide D117 for applicability to mineral oils used as electrical insulating oils.

5.3 The Saybolt Furol viscosity is approximately one tenth the Saybolt Universal viscosity, and is recommended for characterization of petroleum products such as fuel oils and other residual materials having Saybolt Universal viscosities greater than 1000 s.

5.4 Determination of the Saybolt Furol viscosity of bituminous materials at higher temperatures is covered by Test Method E102.

1.1 This test method covers the empirical procedures for determining the Saybolt Universal or Saybolt Furol viscosities of petroleum products at specified temperatures between 21 and 99°C (70 and 210°F). A special procedure for waxy products is indicated.

Note 1—Test Methods D445 and D2170 are preferred for the determination of kinematic viscosity. They require smaller samples and less time, and provide greater accuracy. Kinematic viscosities may be converted to Saybolt viscosities by use of the tables in Practice D2161. It is recommended that viscosity indexes be calculated from kinematic rather than Saybolt viscosities.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D88-07(2013) Referenced Document

• ASTM D117 Standard Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, Specifications, and Guide for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
• ASTM D140 Standard Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
• ASTM D2161 Standard Practice for Conversion of Kinematic Viscosity to Saybolt Universal Viscosity or to Saybolt Furol Viscosity
• ASTM D2170 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
• ASTM D244 Standard Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified Asphalts
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
• ASTM D93 Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• ASTM E102 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Furol Viscosity of Bituminous Materials at High Temperatures
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM D88-07(2013) history

• 2019 ASTM D88/D88M-07(2019)e1 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 2007 ASTM D88-07(2013) Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 2007 ASTM D88-07 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 1994 ASTM D88-94(2005) Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 1999 ASTM D88-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 1987 ASTM D88-81(1987)e1 Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
• 1968 ASTM D88-56(1968) Standard Method Of Test For Saybolt Viscosity